Venus Williams will be back to play the semifinals after Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Elena Dementieva in straight sets, while Victoria Azarenka retired in her match against Agnieszka Radwanska to give Caroline Wozniacki and Jelena Jankovic spots in the semifinals."There was still a lot to lose today," Kuznetsova said. "Doesn't matter if I don't qualify. There are ranking points, prize money, everything... it's still a lot. When I go on court, I bring my name. I definitely don't want to lose, no matter what.
"I asked Venus before the match, 'Would you give me something if I win?' She was like, 'If you win, it's good for yourself!'"
Jankovic had no trouble in her match against Wozniacki, crushing the Dane with a score of 62 62.
Radwanska was able to pull of a win over Azarenka despite being down a set and 2-5 in the second set. The Pole then took a quick lead in the third set, when at 4-1, Azarenka retired with a leg injury.
Serena Williams will play Wozniacki in the semifinal, and Venus will play Jankovic for a spot in the final.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Singles - Round Robin
MAROON GROUP
(3) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) d. (5) Elena Dementieva (RUS) 63 62
WHITE GROUP
(8) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (4) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 62 62
(10) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) d. (6) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 46 75 41 ret. (cramping)
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